Youth
Florida’s Dream Defenders convene their own legislative session
July 25, 2013The Dream Defenders, a multi-racial human rights organization of youth, began their takeover of the Florida Statehouse last week.
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Oakland’s Trayvon Martin rally: “Keep fighting” for justice
July 23, 2013Oakland youth took leadership of the event, spotlighting the effects of the shooting and verdict. They took turns to speak movingly of their reactions to hearing of the death of Martin.
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Dallas rally says “Restore the Fourth”
July 8, 2013More than 100 people celebrated the 4th of July here by demanding an end to U.S. government spying on its citizens.
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New Haven creates “jobs pipeline” to fight poverty, unemployment
June 28, 2013NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A ribbon-cutting ceremony with Gov. Dannel Malloy and workers who are now employed through the new "jobs pipeline" program, marked the official opening of New Haven Works.
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Labor a big part of protests in 77 Turkish cities
June 18, 2013The Istanbul Gezi Park protests have been coordinated by a broad coalition called "Taksim Solidarity," which is composed of 117 different constituent groups, including trade unions.
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